Leadership Roles

Pack 210 Organization

Chartered Organization

The chartered organization receives a national charter yearly to use the Scouting program as a part of its youth work. The local council helps the chartered organization understand the program, however it is the chartered organization's program and is part of the chartered organizations youth work. These groups, which have goals compatible with those of the Boy Scouts of America, include religious, educational, community groups, fraternal, business, labor, and professional associations. Each chartered organization using the Scouting program provides a meeting place, selects a Scoutmaster, approves the unit adult leadership, appoints a unit committee of at least three adults, and chooses a chartered organization representative.

Pack 210's current Chartered Organization is the:
Harold C. Buck Memorial Post 4254
VFW

C.O. Representative
Responsibilities

Holds a key position in Scouting to ensure that the chartered organization's Scouting program succeeds.

Encourage unit leaders to take training.
Promote well-planned unit programs.
Organize enough units to meet need.
Promote recruiting new youth members.
Encourage transition from one program to the next.
Assist in annual unit charter renewal.
Suggest Good Turns that benefit your organization and its community.
Encourage regular unit committee meetings.
Encourage active outdoor unit programs.
Promote earning advancement, including religious awards, and recognition of leaders.
Approve unit finance policies.
Liaison between the local council, District and the organization

Pack Committee & Leadership Responsibilities

Every pack is under the supervision of a pack committee. This committee consists of a minimum of three qualified U.S. citizens of good character, 21 years of age or older, who are selected by the chartered organization and registered as adult leaders of the BSA. One of these is designated as pack committee chair. Obviously, with a committee of three, members must assume responsibility for more areas of service than with a committee of seven or more, where the responsibilities can be spread around. Although packs
can and do operate with a minimum of three committee members, experience has shown that a larger committee generally ensures a stronger, more stable pack. A larger committee is better able to perform all the required functions of a successful pack program. It is also a way of involving more pack families in meaningful service to the pack.

General Responsibilities:

Make recommendations to the chartered organization for final approval of pack leadership.
Recruit the Cubmaster and one or more assistant Cubmasters, with the chartered organization's approval.
Provide adequate and safe facilities for pack meetings.
Coordinate the pack program with the program of the chartered organization through the chartered organization representative.
Assist with pack charter renewal.
Help to stimulate the interest of parents through proper programming.
Supervise finances and equipment.
Work closely with the Cubmaster.
Ensure that Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts receive a year around, quality program.
Complete Pack Committee Fast Start Training and Cub Scout Leader Basic Training.
Conduct, with the help of the Cubmaster, periodic training for parents
Cooperate with other Scouting units.

A strong pack committee will have individual members assigned to such areas as record keeping and correspondence, finances, advancement, training, public relations, and membership and re-registration. The pack committee chair decides how the responsibilities should be divided and gives committee members assignments. Details of the various pack committee functions follow.

Committee Chair

The Cub Committee Chair is "The Brains" of the Cub Scout Pack. He/She leads the committee meetings and is responsible for the planning and organization of pack activities. His/Her duties should include:

Conducting well-planned committee meetings and ensuring that they are centered on the advancement and spiritual progress of the boys and families in the pack
Ensuring building reservations for monthly meetings and providing for all pack materials to be ready for every pack meeting
Working with the Chartered Organization representatives to help meet the needs of the individual boys and their families through the Cub Scout committee
Planning the year, creating monthly agendas, and delegating the responsibilities of each Pack Meeting with the Cubmaster
Communicating with families and committee members about important pack events and needs
Ensuring that every den and boy has the materials they need to run a successful Cub Scout program
Encourage high standards of uniforming, conduct, and leadership at the pack and committee level

Cubmaster

The Cubmaster is "The Face" of the Cub Scouting program in his Pack. He/She runs Pack Meetings and oversees the progress and training of the Cub Scouts and their leaders. Some of his/her responsibilities include:

Ensuring that all den leaders are trained and that they are fully implementing the Cub Scout program in their meetings
Overseeing the progress of the boys in the pack and helping towards their advancement when needed
Leading engaging and exciting Pack Meetings that are impressive opportunities for the boys to be recognized for their efforts and progress
Meeting with the Scoutmasters, 11-year-old leaders, and Unit Commissioners to establish plans for the Webelos Scoutsâ€™ transition to the Boy Scout meetings
Attend district round table meetings to obtain important information on programs and training to relay back to the pack and den leadership
Encourage high standards of uniforming, conduct, and advancement progress at the den and pack levels

Assistant Cubmaster

An assistant Cubmaster's responsibilities (as designated by the Cubmaster) are to:

Assist the Cubmaster as needed. Be ready to fill in for the Cubmaster, if necessary.
Complete Cubmaster Fast Start Training and Cub Scout Leader Basic Training. Attend monthly roundtables.
Complete BSA Youth Protection Training.
Participate in pack meetings.
Supervise den chiefs and see that they are trained.
Work with neighborhood troops that supply den chiefs and into which Cub Scouts may graduate.
Help inform pack leaders of training opportunities and arrange for them to attend training sessions.
Work with the pack committee to develop and promote an ongoing plan for recruiting new scouts.
Work with the Cubmaster and pack committee on pack re-registration.
Assist in pack activities such as dinners, pinewood derbies, bike safety workshops, service projects, etc.
Work with the pack committee on outings to see that the pack and dens qualify for the National Summertime Pack Award.
Participate in the annual pack program planning conference and pack leaders' meetings.

Den Leaders (Lion, Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelo, & Arrow of Light)

Leadership in carrying out the pack program in the den.
Complete training for their specific position.
Plan, prepare for, and conduct den meetings.
Led the den in its participation at the pack meeting.
Work in harmony with other den leaders of the pack.
Help the pack recruit new members.
Help train the den chief and guide him in working with the den.
Provide meaningful jobs for the den and assistant den.
Keep accurate records of den dues, attendance and advancement.
Encourage Cub Scouts to earn advancements.
Work with Cub Scout parents in helping plan and execute the den activities.
Take part in the pack leader’s meetings and planning conferences.
Set a good example for the Cub Scouts and their families.
Support the policies of the BSA.

Committee Treasure

The treasurer is responsible for:

Help the pack committee and Cubmaster establish and follow a sound financial program and pack budget plan.
Open or maintain a pack bank account with all transactions to be signed by any two leaders: Cubmaster, Pack Committee Chair, Pack Secretary or Treasurer.
Approve all budget expenditures. Pay all bills by check.
Collect dues from den leaders at pack leader’s meeting. Open all envelopes in presence of other leaders. Give receipts for all funds.
Keep up-to-date financial records.
Be responsible for thrift training within the pack. Encourage den leaders to explain the financial plan with parents of den members.
Help counsel families that consistently do not pay dues or participate in fundraisers.
Report at each pack leader’s meeting on the financial condition of the pack.
Provide petty cash needed by leaders.
Guide the pack in conducting council-approved pack money-earning projects.

Committee Secretary

The secretary is responsible for:

Keep informed of all Cub Scouting literature, materials, records and forms to help leaders function effectively.
Acquaint Den Leaders with proper record keeping.
Keep notes of all pack leader’s meetings.
Notify leaders of pack leader’s meetings and other activities.
Provide Den Leaders with records and forms for meetings.

Advancement Chair

The advancement chair is responsible for:

Have a working knowledge of Tiger Cub, Cub Scout, and Webelos advancement plans.
Help plan and conduct all recognition ceremonies.
Train parents and pack committee members in ways to stimulate Scout advancement.
Promote the use of den advancement charts to record achievements.
Promote the use of den doodles
Collect den advancement reports at pack leader’s meetings when ordering badges and insignia from local council office.
Promote Boy’s Life magazine subscriptions.
Help build or obtain advancement equipment for use in ceremonies.
Promote the wearing and proper use of uniform insignia.

Membership and Registration Chair

The membership chair is responsible for:

Prepare reregistration papers for pack and charter organization.
Ask the chartered organization to submit a charter application.
Arrange for a membership inventory on a regular basis. Register all new Scouts for inventory.
Help Cubmaster and Chartered Organization Representative conduct a charter presentation.
Work with Cubmaster and Pack Committee Chair to plan and carry out a year-round recruitment program with emphasis on spring recruitment of Tiger Cubs and Fall Join Scouting Night.
Work with Cubmaster and Pack Committee Chair on all graduations of Scouts.
Follow-up on all Cub Scout dropouts to help them return to active membership.

Activity/Outings Chair

Help the Cubmaster plan and arrange outdoor activities.
Take BALOO Training
Arrange for tour permits when needed.
Arrange for safe transportation as needed.
Plan for first aid at events.
Help Webelos Den Leaders plan Webelos overnight campouts.
Plan outings to help pack and dens earn summertime pack awards.
Keep families informed of all council camping opportunities including day camp, cub/parent weekends, family camps and webelos resident camps.
Insure that the pack has a BALOO trained leader for safe outings.
Be aware of BSA health and safety requirements.
Know and carry out BSA outdoor program policy related to Cub Scouting.

Fundraising Chair - AKA Popcorn Colonel

The Fundraiser Chair is responsible for:

Oversee all fundraising activities
Work with treasurer and committee chair to make sure all finances are in line
Coordinate any store front fundraising activities with scout parents.
Maintain accurate inventory of fundraising items.

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